Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: Xavier Worthy, J.J. McCarthy, Ladd McConkey (2024)

Let’s dig into a two-round Superflex dynasty rookie mock draft to gauge rookie dynasty values. Below we share a few notable dynasty rookie mock draft picks. Make sure you use our FREE mock draft simulator for your own mock draft needs.

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1.10 – Xavier Worthy (WR – KC)

One of the toughest spots in the draft for me is Brian Thomas versus Xavier Worthy, and I wouldn’t have an issue flipping the order between them. Generally, I prefer the size and speed combination of Thomas, but you can’t ignore Worthy’s speed and landing spot with the Chiefs. Andy Reid has made a living out of utilizing small, speedy receivers and I would expect him and Patrick Mahomes to make the most of Worthy’s skills.

Despite that, there are holes in Worthy’s game. His slight frame is a concern, as is his play strength, which presents difficulties in beating press coverage and winning in traffic. The Chiefs offense is suddenly full of pass-catchers, with Rashee Rice, Marquise Brown and Travis Kelce all expected to see a healthy dose of targets. At a minimum, we can expect some big plays from Worthy. The ceiling, however, is unlimited upside.

1.11 – Ladd McConkey (WR – LAC)

Although injuries put a damper on Ladd McConkey’s 2023 season, he stands out in this class with his athleticism and route running. His 4.39 40-yard dash put him in the 94th percentile while his ability to manipulate defenders along his route should translate to the next level. The Chargers’ moves at wide receiver this offseason have been well-documented. McConkey could slide in as the number one target from the jump. The offense figures to lean on the running game, but the draft capital and an opportunity to step in as Justin Herbert’s top target must be considered a win for McConkey truthers.

1.12 – J.J. McCarthy (QB – NE)

The biggest quarterback riser during the lead-up to the NFL Draft came from Michigan’s signal-caller and National Champion J.J. McCarthy. Steering the ship for a Wolverines team that rode its running game and defense to glory has brought along questions for McCarthy at the NFL level. Does he have another gear to his game that Michigan simply didn’t ask him to hit, or is he only capable of being a game manager?

The 21-year-old’s accuracy over the middle of the field proves he can get the ball into Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison‘s hands, which is most important, but his diminishing returns on throws outside the numbers will be an issue if he doesn’t improve there. His feel in the pocket and ability to create throwing windows is a plus, but he hasn’t shown consistency in getting beyond his first read. He certainly has the upside to be a franchise quarterback, but I see enough question marks to prefer the skill position players above.